All students at university level are expected to handle sources in a proper way and to cite them correctly. There are several reference styles, and choosing among them often depends on subject matter.
Recommended standard
BI Norwegian Business School recommends its students to use the author-date system based on The Chicago Manual of Style which has been used in the social sciences for a long time.
Citations and References : A short guide for students
Online tutorial - The use of sources in student assignments
Norwegian comprehensive guide
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Updated: 30.04.12, AE